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TEACHING POSITION AVAILABLE – 2025/2026

LING 320 - Phonology

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Queen’s University, Kingston, ON CAN K7L 3N6

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching a course in Phonology (LING 320).  This is an in-person teaching, intermediate course with an expected enrolment of 40 students. Candidates should have a Ph.D., and teaching experience at the university level in Linguistics.  This is a winter term appointment for the period January 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026, with classes in session from January 5, 2026 to April 6, 2026.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool. In order to support your employment at Queen’s, we require you to indicate whether or not you will need a work permit.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact: Mary Smida, llcuadm@queensu.ca , or 613-533-6000 ext 78054 in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.

The academic staff at ³ÉÈË´óƬ are governed by the Collective Agreement between the ³ÉÈË´óƬ Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at Collective Agreements/LoU’s/MoA’s.

Applications should include a complete and current curriculum vitae, letters of reference from two (2) referees, and any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a letter of intent, teaching dossier, etc. Please arrange to have applications and supporting letters sent directly to:

Dr. Bronwyn Bjorkman, Head

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Queen’s University

Kingston Ontario Canada K7L 3N6

llcuhead@queensu.ca

Applications will be received until October 17, 2025. Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval.  Additional information about the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures can be found at /llcu.

Course Description:

LING 320/0.5 Phonology 3L

Principles and methods of modern generative phonology. Examination of the formal properties of the sound systems of languages. Current theoretical controversies as well as particular synchronic and diachronic problems in a variety of languages.  

PREREQUISITES: LING 100/6.0 or permission of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.

Posted: (October 1, 2025)

Teaching Fellow Position Available

2025-2026 Academic Year

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures 

Queen’s University, Kingston, ON CAN K7L 3N6

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified full-time graduate students at Queen’s University interested in teaching INDG 101 Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives in Winter 2026. This appointment will be for the period of January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026, with classes in session from January 5, 2026 to April 3, 2026.  

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals with in-depth knowledge and experience teaching in areas related to Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives. This includes demonstrated interpersonal and teaching skills, including the ability to collaborate and work with faculty members, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds. Graduate Teaching Fellows are the instructors of record for the course and carry full responsibility. Duties include planning, preparing class materials, teaching, meeting with and/or responding to student queries, grading assignments, and reporting grades. Graduate Teaching Fellows are expected to comply with all Queen’s University Policies.  

Candidates must be enrolled as a Ph.D. student at Queen’s University and must have completed their comprehensive examinations and defended their doctoral research proposal at the time of application.

Applicants must be Indigenous persons with clear and demonstrable ties to Indigenous community(ies). In accordance with the Hiring of Indigenous Specific Positions Interim Policy, shortlisted applicants will be required to provide documents confirming their Indigenous identity which will be verified prior to being invited to interview. Only applicants whose Indigenous identity has been

positively verified will proceed to the interview stage of the hiring process.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals.  Queen’s University is committed to employment, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.    

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact Mary Smida at llcuadm@queensu.ca

Graduate Teachings Assistants and Teaching Fellows at ³ÉÈË´óƬ are governed by the Collective Agreement for Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows between PSAC Local 901 and ³ÉÈË´óƬ.

Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding and enrolment criteria.  

Applications should include:

• a cover letter that provides:
  1. a detailed description of the proposed topic, including a topic title
  2. an explanation of the topic’s relevance to the course description and learning outcomes for INDG 301

• a complete and current curriculum vitae
• transcript(s)
• a letter of reference from one (1) referee; and
• any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a teaching dossier, student evaluations, etc.   

The letter of reference should be sent separately by the deadline by a qualified referee who is familiar with the applicant's teaching experience directly to indg@queensu.ca.

Applicants are required to indicate their Preference Group (if applicable) as outlined in Article 12.08 in Collective Agreement for Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows between PSAC Local 901 and ³ÉÈË´óƬ within their cover letter.

Please arrange to have applications and supporting documentation sent directly to:

Ms. Kelly Maracle

 Director, Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Queen’s University

Kingston, ON K7L 3N9

Email: indg@queensu.ca

Applications will be received until end of day on November 12^th, 2025.  Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval.  Additional information about the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures can be found at /llcu/

Please review course descriptions, term and enrollment capacities below. Course descriptions are also available within the Academic Calendar.